The AB 130 is the flagship of the AB Yachts range — a 40-metre high-performance superyacht that combines breathtaking speed with uncompromising luxury. Powered by three MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines producing 7,800 hp total and paired with MJP waterjets, she reaches 41 knots while maintaining a remarkably shallow draught of just 1.30 metres.nnHer generous beam of 7.90 metres creates voluminous interior spaces across five guest cabins for twelve guests, with crew quarters accommodating five in three cabins. The fuel capacity of 17,500 litres provides a cruising range of 450 nautical miles.nnTrue to AB Yachts philosophy, the AB 130 features a convertible aft lounge that transforms into an expansive beach area. The spacious flybridge, accessible via carbon-fibre external staircases, adds another living dimension. A large tender garage and comprehensive entertainment systems complete a yacht that sets the benchmark for speed and style above 40 metres.
Length
39.7M
Beam
7.9M
Draft
1.3M
Volume
220GT
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
12
Cabin
5
Crew
5
Cruise Speed
39KT
Max Speed
41KT
Fuel
17500L
Range
450NM
Engine
3 x MTU 16V2000 2,600 HP
Naval
AB Yachts
Exterior
AB Yachts
Interior
AB Yachts
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€18,700,000
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Forty one knots from a hull this size is rare.
Three MTU 16V2000 engines produce 7,800 horsepower between them, driving twin steerable waterjets and a central booster jet rather than conventional shafts. AB Yachts has built its name on this propulsion, and the AB 130 shows what three decades of refinement buys: a cruising speed of 39 knots, a top speed of 41, and a draught of just 1.3 metres that opens anchorages a conventional superyacht could never reach. 17,500 litres of fuel carry her 450 nautical miles at cruise. The waterjets give instant reverse through the bucket without touching the gearbox, and the shallow running gear stays clear of the rope and weed that trouble propeller driven yachts.
Her lines are sharp where they need to be and soft everywhere else.
A powerful bow and a low superstructure give the AB 130 a dynamic, angular profile, with the flybridge tucked away rather than stacked on top. The hull uses a variable geometry underwater shape developed to get her onto the plane faster and settle her through waves at speed, while noise and vibration damping built into the structure keeps conversation at a normal volume even at 39 knots. Teak decking is laid at a 45 degree angle throughout, lining up with the folding platform panels when they are lowered flush with the sea. Every element, inside and out, was drawn and engineered by AB Yachts itself, the yard’s first 130 foot design built entirely in house.
Twelve guests, five cabins, and a master suite that runs the full width of the beam.
The main deck saloon is organised into three distinct zones: a lounge built around a home cinema, a dining table for eight, and a separate bar, with light louvred partitions dividing the space from the wheelhouse. Those partitions slide to open a full view forward, leave a side passage for crew, or close the bridge off entirely. Below, the AB 130 can be configured with three, four or five cabins, and this hull carries five, led by a full beam master amidships with the bedroom to port and a private bathroom and lounge to starboard. A VIP cabin sits alongside, and a further guest cabin uses sliding berths that convert between a double and twin layout, giving the owner real flexibility across every voyage.
The beach club does more work than most yachts ask of an entire deck.
At the waterline, two folding side terraces extend the swim platform to nearly 100 square metres, and its central section lifts hydraulically to reveal a garage holding a 4.6 metre RIB, two jet skis, a Seabob and inflatable toys. A second garage in the bow stows another jet ski, launched by its own crane. Above, a long pool sits over the beach club with sun loungers either side, and a cover panel closes over the water to double the available sunbathing area when the owner wants deck space over a swim. The sundeck carries no upper helm, leaving the whole level free for a bar, two further sunbathing areas and armchairs arranged around a table.
The AB 130 is the clearest statement yet of what AB Yachts is building towards.
She is built at the yard’s Viareggio facility, now the headquarters of Next Yacht Group, owner of both the AB and Maiora brands, and recently expanded to support yachts of this scale. At 39.7 metres with a 7.9 metre beam and a displacement of 145 tonnes, she carries twelve guests and a crew of five across five cabins. Every element of her design, from naval architecture to interior, came from AB Yachts’ own studio rather than an outside name, continuing the in house philosophy that shaped the AB 125 and AB 120 Beach before her. For an owner who wants flagship scale without losing the speed and shallow draught the yard is known for, the AB 130 is the most complete expression of that idea so far.
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